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Admission Application

New students can complete and submit the

Before You Start Your Application

• Collect the names and dates (month and year) of all high schools and colleges attended.
• Have a valid email address ready, one that you check frequently. This is where we will send follow-up information about your application. If you do not have one, we recommend that you create an email account prior to applying.
• Have your permanent resident card ready. (If applicable)

Need Help During your Application

• For login assistance, contact the California 51爆料 Colleges Help Desk 
  Phone: (877) 247-4836 or email: support@openccc.net
• Need help completing your application, we are here to assist you in person. If you have questions or need assistance with completing your application, contact our Admissions and Registration office at (805) 546-3140 or (805) 591-6225 or admit@cuesta.edu.

After You Submit Your Application

• Be sure to check your email regularly. You will get a welcome email confirmation after you submit your application containing very important information. This message will be sent to the email address you provided when you applied for admission. If you do not receive an email confirmation with your student identification number from Cuesta with 72 hours, please contact the main Admissions and Registration office: admit@cuesta.edu or Phone:
  (805) 546-3140 or (805) 591-6225.
• Once you have been assigned a Cuesta Identification number and username (provided in your Welcome Email), you will need to log into myCuesta portal in order to enroll for classes and view other important information.
• Before you can register for classes, you must complete the entire enrollment steps.  
  If you have questions about your application, contact our Admissions and Registration office at (805) 546-3140 or (805) 591-6225 or admit@cuesta.edu.

Important Information and Tips

• A Social Security Number is not needed to apply to take classes. Reporting a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN) on the application is optional. If you have received an SSN through DACA or you have an ITIN, you may report it.
  • Note: If you do not want to provide it, or do not have a SSN/ ITIN, check the box at the bottom of the page labeled 鈥淐heck this box if you do not have a Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number, or decline to provide one at this time.鈥�
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For additional information and support visit Apply to Cuesta.

Apply for AB540 by completing and submitting the California Nonresident Exception Form (also known as the AB540 Exemption Form).

Under California AB540/ AB2000/ SB68/ SB1141 eligible undocumented students qualify for in-state tuition. Being "AB540" means that you are a student who is exempt from paying non-resident tuition fees.

To complete the form, visit Registration Forms. Note: You will need your MyCuesta login information to fill out the form. 

If you need help determining your eligibility to the AB540 None-Resident Tuition Waiver please do the following:

1. Visit Cuesta's Admissions & Registration - AB540 Non-Resident Tuition Exemption
   
   1. or Call (805) 546-3140
2. If further assistance is needed, connect with Monarch Dream Program staff:
   • Email: monarch@cuesta.edu 
   • Call: (805) 546-3109 

As an undocumented student in California, you qualify for state aid that does not have to be paid back!

If you qualify for AB540, you will automatically become eligible to apply for state aid through the

To be eligible for institutional and state scholarships, apply for the  by the priority deadline of March 2nd.

Note: You must renew every year to stay eligible and receive aid. 

Resources

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Apply for the Cuesta Promise to be eligible to receive up to 2 years of free college and/or additional scholarships at 51爆料. For more information on how to apply visit Steps for the Cuesta Promise. 

Contact Information 

• Email: promise@cuesta.edu 
• Phone:  (805) 546-3153 

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If you missed the CADAA deadline fill out the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) to have your enrollment fees waived. Note: This type of aid only covers enrollment fees. For more information, visit CCPG.

To receive live help, visit Financial Aid's Undocumented Student Support Services.

are also available through for undocumented students seeking financial support from outside resources.

Completing the Online Orientation and the Abbreviated SEP (included within this orientation), your registration priority will be upgraded the NEXT WORKING DAY. 

Additionally, students now receive Math & English placement results while completing the Online Orientation.

Questions? Contact our Admissions and Registration office at (805) 546-3140 or (805) 591-6225 or admit@cuesta.edu.

Make an appointment with a Counselor today for assistance in developing a Comphrensive Education Plan (CSEP). This will assist you in completing your academic and professional goals. 

Counselors are also here to help you explore transferring to a four-year college.

Register for classes through  Explore Cuesta's to find courses being offered this semester.

Need assistance registering for classes?

• How to Register for Classes (PDF)
• (Video)

After registering for classes, if you have a balance, students pay their student fees via  Student Portal. Although students are NOT dropped from classes for non-payment, a hold may be placed if balance is not paid by end of the semester. 

If you notice non-resident fees on your account, ensure that your AB540 forms have been submitted and received. 

Student fees can be paid with a debit/credit card through your MyCuesta Student Portal or in-person at the Cashier with cash/ check/ money order.

Have questions or are in need of resources? 

Email: monarch@cuesta.edu

Call: (805) 546-3109 

Reach out to learn about services that you might be eligible for and build community